Shepard Fairey's Obama Inspired Dog Poster

Shepard Fairey, the artist whose iconic Obama posters branded a movement and help elect a President, has donated his talent to help rescue dogs with this ADOPT poster.  Shortly after President-elect Obama made the comment that his family would like to adopt, "a mutt like me,"  Fairey was contacted by Dr. Pia Salk, an animal advocate who works with North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption website, Adopt-a-Pet.com.  Fairey explains:

Pia simply asked if I might be willing to collaborate on a way to have my art help these animals.

As most of you know, I’m a big believer in speaking up for all who suffer injustice, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or in this case, species!  And I’m all for adopting from the shelter.  My wife and I share our home with 2 pooches,  George and Weezie, who is a rescue. They are the happy canine siblings to our 2 human daughters.

The image I created for this print reminds me of a dog I had as kid, a mutt named Honey.

The exciting news for art collectors and animal lovers is that 400 signed, limited edition prints will be available for sale some time this January and all proceeds go to Adopt-A-Pet.com.  You can sign up for news alerts at Muttslikeme.com.  These prints are highly collectible and will go in a matter of minutes. 

But if you don't get one, the website also has free badges, banners, posters, and wallpaper you can download and add to your own sites to raise awareness and show support.  There is even a black + white version for kids in class to color in and discuss.  Click here to see all the free artwork available.

Thank you, Shepard Fairey, for continuing to use your talent for good.  Your work shows us that giving means more than writing a check.   An image, an hour of time, or simply speaking out against injustice can change the world.

Comments

[Grace]

WOW. I want a signed poster! I couldn't find any info about it on the website though (unless I'm completely blind). Thanks for sharing this!

[Moira McLaughlin]

It¹s a little tricky to find. They are not available yet. But I think you
need to sign up for ³Join the Cause² in the lower right hand corner of this
page to be alerted when they are available...

http://muttslikeme.adoptapet.com/index.html

But, there are small posters for free you can print out on good paper and
have right now here...

http://muttslikeme.adoptapet.com/get_image/index.html

Also, instructions if you feel like wheat pasting it around town : )

Moira

P.S. I am working on my testimonial right now. Should have it for you this
morning. And of course feel free to use anything from my blog post.

[leesia]

this is awesome! thanks for sharing.

[Moira McLaughlin]

I know! It makes me so happy!